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Pledge of Allegiance
Francis Bellamy wrote the Pledge of Allegiance. He hoped that the pledge would be used by citizens. The word pledge means we are making a promise. The word allegiance means loyalty. We show loyalty and patriotism by learning the words and meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance.
A national anthem is the official song of a country. It represents the country’s values. The U.S. national anthem was written by Francis Scott Key. He wrote it during the War of 1812. He was on a ship in the harbor. He saw a British ship that was attacking Fort McHenry in Maryland. Key was worried about the American men in the fort. In the morning, he could still see the American flag flying. He was very glad. The experience inspired him to write the “The Star-Spangled Banner.” It was made the official national anthem in 1931. We sing this song to show patriotism for the United States. The National Anthem
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